Kotia border dispute Odisha–Andhra Pradesh

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1. 1 Jan 1968Background

   Odisha takes the Kotia border dispute with Andhra Pradesh to the Supreme Court

   In 1968 Odisha approached the Supreme Court over its long-running jurisdictional dispute with Andhra Pradesh about the Kotia group of villages.

2. 30 Mar 2006Background

   Supreme Court disposes of Odisha's Kotia case with a status quo order

   On 30 March 2006 the Supreme Court disposed of Odisha's Kotia petition, leaving the disputed villages' administration under a status quo order.

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   5 Nov

   Kotia villagers slip across Odisha's border to vote in Andhra Pradesh local polls

   Despite 16 police platoons and three checkpoints, voters from disputed Kotia crossed into Andhra Pradesh to cast ballots in local body elections on Thursday.